Boasting strong capabilities in both non-contentious tax issues and tax litigation, TozziniFreire’ tax practice attracts instructions from major regional and national clients across various sectors, including energy, transport, construction, retail, consumer goods and agribusinesses, to name a few. Gustavo Nygaard, co-head of the national tax practice, excels in both litigation and advisory matters, offering expert counsel to prominent corporate clients from Southern Brazil. Rafael Mallmann specialises in administrative and judicial tax litigation, which is also a key area of activity for Bernardo Mascarenhas Mardini.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Bernardo Mascarenhas Mardini: Excellent teamwork, experience and high capacity to respond to and defend tax summons; Rafael Mallmann: Extensive knowledge of tax legislation, transparent in his ideas with easy-to-understand language; Gustavo Nygaard: High capacity for analysing tax legislation with the ability to easily identify opportunities and risks for the company.’
- ‘Tozzini Freire Advogados is distinguished by the exceptional calibre of its professionals. The individuals I work with stand out due to their profound expertise, dedication, and innovative thinking. They consistently demonstrate a deep understanding of legal complexities and a commitment to delivering top-tier service.
Key clients
- Grupo Rumo (Malha Norte, Malha Sul, Malha Oeste, Portofer, Malha Paulista)
- Grupo Renner (Lojas Renner S/A, Youcom, Maxmix, Realize, Repassa)
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Bernardo Mascarenhas Mardini
Practice head
Gustavo Nygaard
Other key lawyers
Rafael Mallman; Bernardo Mascarenhas Mardini